*AD (features places we have previously visited with gifted tickets) One of the many benefits of living in Newcastle is that there is no shortage of fun things to do and my family often choose to come here for...

The dark nights have crept in, the temperature has plummeted and the festive season is well and truly in full swing across the North East. Despite not being able to leave the house without a brolly and my big coat I...

If you’re a regular reader you’ll know that I am a very proud Auntie and love spending time with my nieces and nephews. Jack and Emily have featured on my blog several times, a trip to Newcastle is like...

This year will be my 14th Christmas with my other half James who is a born and bred Geordie. During the festive season we try and divide our time between Rochdale (where I’m originally from) and Newcastle so we...

There was something a little bit exotic about Newcastle at the weekend and it wasn’t just the glorious weather! Emirates brought their Go East Festival to the city and I paid a visit to Times Square near the Centre...